OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has matched a recent $1 million pledge from Alabama restaurateur Nick Pihakis to the Southern Foodways Alliance as a way to demonstrate mutual appreciation of the alliance’s work and the leadership of longtime director John T. Edge. Pihakis, cofounder of Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q and principal in theRead the story …
University Accepts Challenge of Alabama Restaurateur
Major gift supports future of Southern Foodways Alliance, honors longtime director
February 10, 2018 by
Prospective Graduate Students Invited to Expo
Feb. 16 event to include tours, information about opportunities and lunch
February 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Graduate school is a big investment that can be exciting and often stressful. But the staff at the University of Mississippi Graduate School can guide students in the right direction. The Graduate School will host its Graduate School Expo on Friday (Feb. 16). This event is designed to showcase the advanced degreeRead the story …
NewsCheck Developers to Discuss Combating ‘Fake News’ at UM
Startup team to present potential of blockchain technology in new media world
February 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – So-called “fake news” has been a widespread topic of discussion since the 2016 election cycle, and news organizations, businesses and government bodies have accelerated their efforts to identify and discredit false information being spread through social media and other electronic means. On Thursday (Feb. 15), NewsCheck principal Robert Hendrickson will present “UsingRead the story …
Pharmacy Faculty Create Podcast to Inspire Pharmacists
'PharmacyForward' features interviews with profession's leaders
February 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the first few weeks of 2018, a small group of faculty from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy launched “PharmacyForward,” a podcast featuring interviews with experts and leaders about pharmacy practice, patient care and health care delivery in every setting. The podcast, which has a tagline of “Transforming Knowledge into Action,”Read the story …
Morgan Tapped as Emerging Philanthropist
Ole Miss Women's Council recognizes a 'legacy that matters'
February 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every morning Markeeva Morgan and his wife, Shaquinta, send their two daughters off to school by emphasizing a message: “Be learners, be leaders and be lights.” “We feel these attributes form a foundation of humble greatness infused with a central compulsion to give forward,” said Morgan, the inaugural recipient of the EmergingRead the story …
Community Health the Focus of 2018 Waller Lecture
Baltimore community advocate DeJuan Patterson joins lecturer Daniel Mullins for UM presentation
February 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – C. Daniel Mullins, professor and chair of the Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, will deliver the 2018 Coy W. Waller Distinguished Lecture at the University of Mississippi. The lecture, “Patient-Centered Discovery,” at 11 a.m. Friday (Feb. 9) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …
School of Applied Sciences Debuts Visiting Research Scholar Forum
Several respected research scholars to mentor faculty and doctoral students
February 3, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To contribute to the University of Mississippi’s overall commitment to research productivity, the School of Applied Sciences has unveiled a new faculty development venture that will connect meritorious research scholars from across the country with members of its own faculty. “We’re investing in our faculty by providing an opportunity to learn fromRead the story …
Explore Summer Options for K-12 at Feb. 27 Open House
February 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Office of Pre-College Programs will host an open house event Feb. 27 to showcase its summer programs for K-12 students. The event, set for 4-6 p.m. at the university’s Jackson Avenue Center, is free and open to the public. Interested parents and students in kindergarten through 12th grade canRead the story …
State Support Critical for Programs that Grow Mississippi’s Economy
Several UM programs assist business growth and foster entrepreneurship
February 1, 2018 by
Mississippi legislators believe in public higher education in Mississippi. They believe in our mission and support our work. We all know the very difficult decisions they have had to make with limited state revenue and competing priorities. Limited state revenue affects all state agencies and the services they are able to provide to Mississippi citizens.Read the story …
University Wins NSF Award for Electron Microscope
State-of-the-art instrument will be among the nation's most advanced
February 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A collaborative effort by researchers from multiple schools and departments earned the University of Mississippi a $346,641 Major Research Instrumentation award from the National Science Foundation for the acquisition of a new field-emission scanning electron microscope. The state-of-the-art microscope will enhance research capabilities for the School of Pharmacy, the School of EngineeringRead the story …